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Here’s every CVE fixed with Samsung January 2023 security patch
Samsung debuted the January 2023 security patch on the 2nd day of the month, starting with the Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10 Plus. The latest security patch brought new security improvements for CVE items discovered throughout December and some from the past.
Well, Samsung officially shared details of what’s inside the January 2023 security patch for Galaxy devices including phones and tablets. According to the official firmware updates page, the company mentioned all the CVEs and SVEs fixed by Google and Samsung, respectively.
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Samsung January 2023 security patch brings fixes for 0 critical, 52 high, and 0 moderate levels of CVEs. In addition, the support page mentions 3 bugs have already been fixed in the previous security patch, while all CVEs are applicable on your Galaxy device.
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One UI – 5.0, 5.1
Last month, Samsung almost finished the major Android 13-based One UI 5.0 update rollout for Galaxy phones and tablets. All eligible Galaxy devices have started to receive the major OS upgrade, while, the availability may vary by carrier and country/region.
January 2023 is a crucial month for Samsung as it’s going to introduce the Galaxy S23 flagship lineup next month. After the Unpacked event, the company will shift its gears on shipments, however, the devices may have been getting the finishing touches.
Next month, there will be a new One UI version! The Galaxy S23 series will run Android 13-based One UI 5.1 out of the box, which will be a minor improved version of One UI 5.0. The rollout of the next One UI iteration is likely to start in March, while, you can read more about leaks & rumors as well as our features wishlist.
January 2023 Patch Details
CVEs leveled Critical –
- None
CVEs leveled High –
- CVE-2021-39660, CVE-2022-23960(A-215557547), CVE-2022-32619, CVE-2022-32594, CVE-2022-32597, CVE-2022-32598, CVE-2022-32596, CVE-2022-25698, CVE-2022-25697, CVE-2022-25681, CVE-2022-25672, CVE-2022-25685, CVE-2022-25692, CVE-2022-25689, CVE-2022-25673, CVE-2022-25695, CVE-2022-25691, CVE-2022-25702, CVE-2022-25682, CVE-2022-33235, CVE-2022-39106, CVE-2022-39129, CVE-2022-39130, CVE-2022-39131, CVE-2022-39132, CVE-2022-39134, CVE-2022-42756, CVE-2022-42754, CVE-2022-42755, CVE-2022-39133, CVE-2022-42771, CVE-2022-42770, CVE-2022-42772, CVE-2022-20456, CVE-2022-20489, CVE-2022-20490, CVE-2022-20492, CVE-2022-20493, CVE-2023-20912, CVE-2023-20916, CVE-2023-20918, CVE-2023-20919, CVE-2023-20920, CVE-2023-20921, CVE-2022-20494, CVE-2023-20908, CVE-2023-20922, CVE-2022-20461, CVE-2023-20904, CVE-2023-20905, CVE-2023-20913, CVE-2023-20915
CVEs leveled Moderate –
- None
CVEs that already fixed –
- CVE-2022-32620, CVE-2022-33238, CVE-2022-33268
CVEs not applicable –
- None
January 2023 Update Devices
Apart from releasing the latest patch details, the Korean tech giant also refreshed its software support page for all eligible Galaxy devices. Following the update lifespan, the company made changes in the software distribution promise, which applies from today onwards.
Monthly Devices –
- Galaxy Z Fold2, Galaxy Z Fold2 5G, Galaxy Z Fold3 5G, Galaxy Z Fold4, Galaxy Z Flip, Galaxy Z Flip 5G, Galaxy Z Flip3 5G, Galaxy Z Flip4, W23, W23 flip
- Galaxy S10 Lite
- Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20 5G, Galaxy S20+, Galaxy S20+ 5G, Galaxy S20 Ultra, Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G, Galaxy S20 FE, Galaxy S20 FE 5G, Galaxy S21 5G, Galaxy S21+ 5G, Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G, Galaxy S21 FE 5G, Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+, Galaxy S22 Ultra
- Galaxy Note10 Lite, Galaxy Note20, Galaxy Note20 5G, Galaxy Note20 Ultra, Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G
- Enterprise Models: Galaxy A52, Galaxy A52 5G, Galaxy A52s 5G, Galaxy A53 5G, Galaxy Xcover Pro, Galaxy Xcover5, Galaxy Xcover6 Pro
Quarterly Devices –
- Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10+, Galaxy S10e, Galaxy S10 5G
- Galaxy Note10, Galaxy Note10 5G, Galaxy Note10+, Galaxy Note10+ 5G
- Galaxy A40
- Galaxy A02, Galaxy A22, Galaxy A22e 5G, Galaxy A22 5G, Galaxy A32, Galaxy A32 5G, Galaxy A72, Galaxy A82 5G
- Galaxy A03, Galaxy A03s, Galaxy A03 core, Galaxy A13, Galaxy A13 5G, Galaxy A23, Galaxy A23 5G, Galaxy A33 5G, Galaxy A73 5G
- Galaxy A04, Galaxy A04s, Galaxy A04e
- Galaxy M21 2021, Galaxy M12, Galaxy M22, Galaxy M32, Galaxy M32 5G, Galaxy M42 5G, Galaxy M52 5G, Galaxy M62, Galaxy M13, Galaxy M23 5G, Galaxy M33 5G, Galaxy M53 5G, Galaxy M04
- Galaxy F12, Galaxy F22, Galaxy F42 5G, Galaxy F52 5G, Galaxy F62, Galaxy F13
- Galaxy Tab A7 Lite, Galaxy Tab A8, Galaxy Tab Active Pro, Galaxy Tab Active3, Galaxy Tab Active4 Pro
- Galaxy Tab S6 Lite, Galaxy Tab S7, Galaxy Tab S7 FE, Galaxy Tab S8, Galaxy Tab S8+, Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra
- Galaxy Fold, Galaxy Fold 5G, W22 5G
- Enterprise Models: Galaxy A50, Galaxy XCover4s, Galaxy Xcover FieldPro
Biannual Devices –
- Galaxy A8s
- Galaxy A10, Galaxy A10e, Galaxy A10s, Galaxy A20, Galaxy A20e, Galaxy A20s, Galaxy A30, Galaxy A30s, Galaxy A50s, Galaxy A60, Galaxy A70, Galaxy A70s, Galaxy A80, Galaxy A90 5G
- Galaxy A01, Galaxy A01 Core, Galaxy A11, Galaxy A21, Galaxy A21s, Galaxy A31, Galaxy A41, Galaxy A51, Galaxy A51 5G, Galaxy A71, Galaxy A71 5G
- Galaxy A02s, Galaxy A12, Galaxy A42 5G
- Galaxy M10, Galaxy M10s, Galaxy M20, Galaxy M30, Galaxy M30s, Galaxy M40, Galaxy M01, Galaxy M11, Galaxy M21, Galaxy M31, Galaxy M31s, Galaxy M51
- Galaxy Tab A 8 (2019), Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2019), Galaxy Tab A with S pen, Galaxy Tab A 8.4 (2020), Galaxy Tab A7
- Galaxy Tab S5e, Galaxy Tab S6, Galaxy Tab S6 5G, Galaxy Tab S7+
- W20 5G, W21 5G
On March 6, Samsung released the March 2023 Android plus One UI patch details for Galaxy devices and the updates started to roll out on the 7th. Within February, Samsung updated most of the Galaxy devices with One UI 5.1 and February 2023 security patch.
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Samsung’s monthly software updates arrive as part of the security maintenance release. Hence, we recommend you install the latest firmware to keep your Galaxy device up to date with the latest security solutions. Besides security patches, Galaxy updates may also offer performance improvements.
One UI 5.1
One UI 5.1 debuted on February 1st and all the flagship Galaxy models received it within 20 days of launch. For the next major upgrade, Galaxy users have to wait longer, while this incremental feature-rich firmware will be helping you with improved performance further.
Galaxy A54, A34
On March 15, Samsung unveiled the Galaxy A54 and Galaxy A34 smartphones. These devices use Exynos 1380/MediaTek processor and run the S23-like Android 13-based One UI 5.1 out of the box. As expected, these devices are set to hit market shelves later this month in Southeast Asia and Europe.
Throughout March 2023, we will continue to get new updates, and official announcements, as well as leaks and rumors about upcoming phones and software. You can stay up to date with the Galaxy ecosystem by following us on Google News, and below, we will keep you updated with March 2023 updates rollout by Samsung.
March 26, 2023:
- Samsung Galaxy devices getting March 2023 Google Play System update in select countries including Germany and India.
March 25, 2023:
- The Galaxy M42 smartphone users started grabbing the latest Android patches via OTA.
March 24, 2023:
- The Galaxy A54 4G is also receiving the March patch.
March 23, 2023:
- The Galaxy Tab S7 and Tab S7 Plus users collecting the latest Android security patches from Samsung.
- Samsung released the March 2023 update to Galaxy A30s mid-range phone.
March 22, 2023:
- Samsung’s Galaxy S21 FE smartphone grabbing March 2023 security patch.
March 18, 2023:
- The Galaxy A52s started getting this newest security patch.
March 17, 2023:
- Samsung expanding Mar. patch to more Galaxy Z Fold 3, Flip 3, S22 and Note 20 users.
- The Galaxy A53 starts getting latest security update.
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March 16, 2023:
- The S20 FE LTE and 5G smartphones started to get the March patch.
March 15, 2023:
- The Galaxy Tab S8 series also joins flagships receiving March security maintenance release.
March 12, 2023:
- Samsung’s Galaxy S10e, S10, and S10 Plus start getting the March patch.
March 11, 2023:
- The new security patch is now available for Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4 in the US.
March 09, 2023:
- The Galaxy S22, S21, Note 20 series, and Galaxy Z Fold 3 started getting the latest security update in the US.
March 08, 2023:
- The company pushed March 2023 Android patches to the Galaxy S20 series.
March 07, 2023:
- Samsung starts the latest security patch’s rollout for Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S21 series.
T-Mobile has started pushing the March 2023 security update for Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G users in the US. The latest security update mainly focuses on improving the security and privacy of your device.
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G smartphone users on the T-Mobile network are grabbing March 2023 update with One UI build version G781USQS9HWB6. The latest update is based on One UI 5.1 so your device must be updated to this major version then only your mobile will get a notification of this latest monthly patch.
The March 2023 update for the Galaxy S20 FE smartphone is already available in India, Europe, and on some US mobile network carriers such as Verizon. The company will soon this update available for all Galaxy S20 FE models.
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To install the latest update, visit your smartphone’s Settings and tap the Software Update. Now, click on Download and install option to get access to the latest update.
March 2023 security patch details
According to the official details, March 2023 security patch fixes different kinds of bugs and issues patched by Google and Samsung, listed in the Android and One UI security bulletin. A bunch of vulnerability exposures listed in the document that falls into different ranges including:
- Critical – 5
- High – 35
- Moderate – 0
- Already fixed – 4
- Not applicable – 5
Aside from this, the March 2023 patch also includes 23 One UI patches which Samsung calls SVE (Samsung Vulnerabilities and Exposures). Together with Android and One UI patches, the latest software update ensures the best security and privacy on Galaxy devices.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 and Galaxy Tab S7 Plus are grabbing a new update with March 2023 security patch in Brazil. This update is already available for several countries in Latin America.
Samsung’s March 2023 security update fixes dozens of security bugs in Android OS and One UI to improve the security and stability of the devices. However, the latest update does not accompany any noticeable changes for the Galaxy Tab S7 but it carries the freshly released monthly patch.
Users of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 series in Brazil can identify the March 2023 update via the version number mentioned below.
- Galaxy Tab S7 –T875XXS2DWC1
- Galaxy Tab S7 Plus – T975XXS2DWC1
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If you haven’t already received the OTA update notification, expect to get it in the next day or so. The rollout happens rapidly so it shouldn’t be long before you’re able to get the update. You can manually check the update via your device’s Settings, Download and install option under Software Updates.
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